USAAF P-38J Lightning 475th FG, "Putt Putt Maru", Mac McDonald War Master Scale 1:72

Highly detailed War Master model warbird USAAF P-38J Lightning 475th FG, "Putt Putt Maru", Mac McDonald Item#: WM-APF0004 Length: 4.75" Wingspan: 5.75" Scale: 1:72 The War Master "Military Machines" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. War Master "Military Machines" diecast airplanes feature: -Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. -Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. -Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a high-performance fighter, the P-38 Lightning was first flown on January 27th, 1939. The easily recognizable P-38 had twin-booms, twin turbo-supercharged engines, a central pod for the pilot, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle landing gear. Its roles included dive bombing, level bombing, ground strafing and photo reconnaissance. When equipped with drop tanks it was also flown as a long-range escort fighter. The Lightning's armament was clustered in the nose of the plane, which gave the pilot a direct line of site to the target and also gave the weapons a "buzz saw" effect that was useful for strafing.